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Can HIV, Hepatitis B Or C Be Contracted After Accidental Ingestion Of Cockroach Infested Food?

Posted on Wed, 30 May 2018

Question: i left a XXXXXXX of food on a gas if any roaches crawl inside the XXXXXXX were food is any hiv hep b ,c risk since i ate the food

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please don't worry there is no risk for HIV and hep B ,C.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing in healthcare magic.

Based on your history, roaches crawl inside the XXXXXXX of food, you shouldn't worry because there is no risk for HIV and hep B, C.
You should know that you can get just hep A from eating contaminated food.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (3 hours later)

i had plenty of incidents at home and i leave alone any hiv hep b ,c risks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is no risk for HIV and hep B, C.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I am sorry for my late response.

Please don't worry there is no risk for HIV and hep B and C in this situation.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (6 hours later)

i was opening a bottle and i believe it was all ready open since i drank the juice any hiv hep b,c risk

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is no risk for HIV and hep B, C.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for writing back.

Even in this situation, you shouldn't worry because there is no risk for HIV and hep B, C.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee